This new edition of Brogan`s superb one-volume history
- from early British colonisation to the Reagan years
- captures

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This is the completely updated edition of J. M. Roberts & Odd Arne Westad`s widely acclaimed, landmark bestseller The Penguin History of the World For generations of readers. The Penguin History of the World has been one of the great cultural experiences
- the entire story of human endeavour laid out in all its grandeur & folly, drama & pain in a single authoritative book. Now, for the first time, it has been completely overhauled for its 6th edition
- not just bringing it up to date, but revising it throughout in the light of new research & discoveries, such as the revolution in our understanding of many civilizations in the Ancient World. The closing sections of the book reflect what now seems to be the inexorable rise of Asia & the increasingly troubled situation in the West. About the authors: J.M. Roberts, CBE, published The Penguin History of the World in 1976 to immediate acclaim. His other major books include The Paris Commune from the Right, The Triumph of the West (which was also a successful television series), The Penguin History of Europe & The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century. He died in 2003. Odd Arne Westad, FBA, is Professor of International History at the London School of Economics. He has published fifteen books on modern & contemporary international history, among them The Global Cold War, which won the Bancroft Prize, & Decisive Encounters, a standard history of the Chinese civil war. He also served as general co-editor of the Cambridge History of the Cold War. Reviews: ”A work of outstanding breadth of scholarship & penetrating judgements. There is nothing better of its kind”. (Lord Jonathan Sumption, Sunday Telegraph). ”A stupendous achievement”. (A. J. P. Taylor). ”A brilliant book.. .the most outstanding history of the world yet written”. (J. H. Plumb).

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Tom Michell is in his roaring twenties: single, free-spirited & seeking adventure. He has a plane ticket to South America, a teaching position in a prestigious Argentine boarding school, & endless summer holidays. He even has a motorbike, Che Guevara style. What he doesn`t need is a pet. What he really doesn`t need is a pet penguin. Set against Argentina`s turbulent years following the collapse of the corrupt Peronist regime, this is the heart-warming story of Juan Salvador the penguin, rescued by Tom from an oil slick in Uruguay just days before a new term. When the bird refuses to leave Tom`s side, the young teacher has no choice but to smuggle it across the border, through customs, & back to school. Whether it`s as the rugby team`s mascot, the housekeeper`s confidant, the host at Tom`s parties or the most flamboyant swimming coach in world history, Juan Salvador transforms the lives of all he meets
- in particular one homesick school boy. The Penguin Lessons is a unique & moving true story which has captured imaginations around the globe
- for all those who dreamed as a child they might one day talk to the animals.

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An indispensable, fully up-to-date phrasebook for travellers to both Portugal & Brazil, in a pocket-size format & beautiful cover design This newly revised & updated Portuguese Phrase Book contains a wealth of useful words & phrases for travellers in both Portugal & Brazil, with a particular emphasis on Brazilian Portuguese. The book

Includes:: basic grammar, a pronunciation guide, additional vocabulary & phrases to suit every place, event & situation. Clearly presented & easy to use, it is the perfect pocket-sized travelling companion.- Essential phrases for travel, eating out, shopping, sightseeing- Numbers, times & dates- Pronunciation given- Grammar basics & vocabulary list- Designed for use in both Brazil & Portugal- Particular emphasis on Brazilian Portuguese

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A heart-warming classic full of animal antics by Jill Tomlinson. Otto is a penguin chick, that much he knows, but other than this he has a lot to learn. Life at the bottom of the world is a curious thing & life can change at a moment`s notice. The next blizzard, the next meal & the threat of being orphaned are all challenges that must be faced. But how will Otto & his friends manage? The only way that penguins can do
- by looking after each other. A perfect story for animal lovers young & old, filled with tenderness & love combined with a subtle humour. Jill Tomlinson`s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. This edition of The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.
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The Pennine Way is the first, & some would say the toughest, of Britain`s National Trails. It runs for 256 miles up from Edale in the Peak District along the crest of the Pennines
- sometimes known as the Backbone of England
- & the Cheviot Hills of Northumberland across the Scottish Border to the village of Kirk Yetholm. The idea of access campaigner & outdoor journalist Tom Stephenson in 1935, the Pennine Way took 60 years to come into being, & is now probably the best-known test of long distance walking in the country. This book is a celebration, rather than a guide to the Pennine Way. While covering the important highlights, it does not stick to the designated route religiously but meanders from the official path where there are points of interest along the way. Illustrated by John Morrison`s perceptive photography & award-winning writer Roly Smith`s insightful prose, The Pennine Way is at once a beautiful & refreshingly different look at the grand daddy of our long distance footpaths.

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About this series: Fold-out sheets on water-resistant paper, providing maps & directions for popular long distance walks. Each sheet is divided into sections each covering a particular stage of the walk. Detailed mapping shows the route & printed along side are the directions for that particular stage.

Includes:: accommodation & transport information. All the map extracts are at a good walking scale, with contours, walls, fences, power lines, woods, lakes, rivers, campsites, pubs & carparks marked, The scales vary between 1 inch to the mile & 1.75 inches to the mile.

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About this series: Fold-out sheets providing maps & directions for popular long distance walks. Each sheet is divided into sections each covering a particular stage of the walk. Detailed mapping shows the route & printed along side are the directions for that particular stage.

Includes:: accommodation & transport information. All the map extracts are at a good walking scale, with contours, walls, fences, power lines, woods, lakes, rivers, campsites, pubs & carparks marked, The scales vary between 1 inch to the mile & 1.75 inches to the mile.

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The Pennine Way is Britain`s oldest, toughest long-distance footpath
- & arguably its most iconic. Now a National Trail, the
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This book presents a portrait of the Pennine Way, Britain`s oldest & best known long-distance footpath, tracing its remarkable history through the experiences of walkers past & present. As Andrew Mc Cloy walks the 268-mile route from the Derbyshire Peak District to the Scottish borders, he discovers how the Pennine Way set a benchmark for personal challenge & adventure & how reconnecting with wild places & the unhurried rhythm of the long walk continue to provide a much-needed antidote to our busy modern age. The resilience of the long distance walker is mirrored in the path`s fascinating history: the initial struggle for access, battles to tame the bogs, later challenges of path erosion & the fluctuating circumstances of the rural hostel. Above all else however this is a book about Pennine Way people
- from crusading ramblers to resourceful B&B landladies, hard working rangers to fanatical trail walkers. Their conversations & memories are woven into the narrative to give an account of the changing fortunes of the path & its special significance. Personal, thoughtful & often humorous, The Pennine Way
- the Path, the People, the Journey is an exploration of our desire for challenge & adventure, the stimulation of wild places & how a long journey on foot through our own country still resonates today. It will appeal to people who have walked or are preparing to walk the Pennine Way, as well as to those with an interest in the history & legacy of this iconic path.

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